Originally posted by boodytay Um, maybe, just MAYBE (don't eat me alive ATRL), they were just better? The Academy has nominated and awarded many black actors and actresses over the years. I don't live in the US, so I don't know why the public has to view everything from with a racially-charged mindset.

Well damn. This is sad to hear. I thought they would at least nominate David Oyelowo for Best Actor, but alas, Hollywood loves their white men (and women).

Honestly, Hollywood and all types of media need to work on diversity and make more stuff about POC, not only that but hiring POC for behind the scenes stuff. It's getting tiring and frustrating, to see time and time again how white the media is.

But I'm glad more people are aware of it and hopefully this conversation doesn't stop.

The people here saying "not everything has about race"

Honestly ATRL should just avoid talking about race issues, 60% of the members are too thick to comprehend anything deeper than pop stars.

When we the last time you saw a black actor (or any actor of colour, really) cast in a lead dramatic role where their race isn't part of the plot line, or they're not playing a historical figure? Hollywood is f***ed up.